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Degree course in
Mathematics
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences

RATIONAL MECHANICS
cod. 00692

Academic year 2010/11
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Fisica matematica (MAT/07)
Field
Formazione modellistico-applicativa
Type of training activity
Characterising
96 hours
of face-to-face activities
12 credits
hub: PARMA
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Learning objectives

Mathematical approach to classical mechanics from basic principles.
Mathematical methods for understanding, modelling, and solving mechanical problems.

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

Vectors and tensors. Kinematics. Rigid motion. Fundamental principles of dynamics. First integrals, virtual work, equilibria. D'Alèmbert principle, Lagrangian equation. Rigid bodies, tensor of inertia, Euler equations. Stability and Dirichlet principle.

Full programme

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Bibliography

M.Fabrizio, La meccanica razionale e i suoi metodi matematici, Zanichelli, Bologna.
A.Fasano, S.Marmi, Meccanica Analitica, Boringhieri, Torino.
H.Goldstein, Meccanica classica, Zanichelli, Bologna.

Teaching methods

Classroom lectures and tutorials.

Assessment methods and criteria

Final interview and written examination

Other information

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